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  • John Gaston avatar

    Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024
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     | 1,394 views

    Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

    SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Those That Left Him

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    Understanding when families or members of the Church leave.

    THOSE THAT LEFT HIM Jn. 6:66 “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” INTRO: We know that Jesus is the Son of God. His ministry here on earth was successful even unto the cross. But, his earthly ministry still wasn’t one without problems. We read many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,139 views

    Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

    Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ash Wednesday

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 9, 2019
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     | 10,893 views

    Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. The idea of observing lent is to come very closer to Lord Jesus Christ. Not what you don't eat will not matter but what you leave matters.

    Ash Wednesday Follow Me - John 1:43-51 Purpose Lent is a period of fasting and abstinence from meat and repentance contemplating one’s transgressions. The first council of Nicaea in AD 325 brought this tradition. On Ash Wednesday the Ashes made out of the Palm leaves taken in the previous year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ananias – Portrait Of Leaving The Comfort Zone!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 15, 2015
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     | 13,072 views

    There was a missionary whose willing obedience opened the door for the early church to flourish! His name: Ananias! He did not leave the country or his region, his mission took him across town! We can do MISSIONS right where we are!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 09, 2015 Date Preached: June 14, 2015 Where Preached: Evergreen Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Missions Sermon Title: Ananias – Portrait of Leaving The Comfort Zone! Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-18 [HCSB] Introduction: Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Wolf Country PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 545 views

    Encourages believers to face life's challenges with wisdom and harmlessness, drawing strength and hope from the teachings and fellowship of Jesus Christ.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity of spirit and heart to share in the Word of God. We are here to draw closer to our Savior, to learn from His teachings, to find solace in His promises, and to find strength in His presence. We are ...read more

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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part One

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
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     | 3,335 views

    Likewise as Enoch walked with God and was raptured;so will the church be . Are You Ready?

    1Thess. 4:13-18, Genesis 5:22-24 Introduction: Enoch walked with God and was RAPTURED! His Triumph- He had a personal Relationship - Gen 5:22-24 His Testimony-He had lived with personal Responsibility-Heb 11:5, Jude 14-15 His Translation-He was unashamed at His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,043 views

    Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

    Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,978 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Must Go... Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,381 views

    Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

    Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Going To Church

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,603 views

    There is a danger in going to church and leaving without truly having church in them. Church is not something you go to, serve or become a member of. That is not what church is. Church isn't somewhere you go, but something you are...seven days a week!

    STOP GOING TO CHURCH Scripture Reference: Psalm 92:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoints are available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE AT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011
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     | 6,399 views

    This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

    As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why No Church Should Have A Missions Program

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    How to be a missionary without leaving town. A Sermon to challenge you people and your church to be envolved in foreign missions.

    Why No Church Should Have A missions Program - We ARE a missions Program. HOW TO BE A MISSIONARY WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 13:1-5 Illustration Charles Malik, Lebanese ambassador to the United Nations, asked in a speech: "What has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,826 views

    Many of the churches -- and by churches, I mean Christians -- have forgotten the church is meant to thrive outside the walls of the church house by serving others and by being a means of God’s Grace. It is time for the Church to leave the building.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:15 On last Sunday I preached from the subject “THE CHURCH” – this morning I want to continue that message or Part-II and tag this message – “THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.” I remember when I was still relatively young, Elvis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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